The national tour of “Anything Goes,” the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter’s classic musical theater masterpiece, will make a stop at the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center for one night only, Sunday, March 1. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Mountainlair and CAC box offices and online at ticketmaster.com.
Winner of the 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, “Anything Goes,” under the direction of Sean McKnight and Jennifer Savelli, will recreate the original direction and choreography by Kathleen Marshall, who won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Choreography. The New York Times calls this performance, based on the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production, “a zesty new revival with knockout numbers and white-hot dancing” while the Associated Press raves, “[it’s] so delightful, so delicious, so de-lovely!”
“Anything Goes,” the 1934 musical comedy about the lovers, liars and clowns on a transatlantic cruise is “a daffy, shipshape romp!” exclaims Variety. When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes. Two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love ? proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.
This production features music and lyrics by Cole Porter; original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse; and new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman. The creative team includes music direction by Robbie Cowan with additional orchestrations by Bill Elliot, original scenic design by Derek McLane coordinated by James Kronzer, original costumes by Martin Pakledinaz coordinated by Jimm Halliday, lighting design by Anthony Pearson and sound design by David Bullard.
Cole Porter’s roundup of nostalgic hits in this production include “You’re the Top,” “Friendship,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “Blow, Gabriel, Blow” and, of course, “Anything Goes.”
Tickets range from $44 to $60, depending on location. WVU Student tickets are available for $28 at the campus box offices with a valid Mountaineer Card. Some restrictions apply. Tickets may be purchased at the Mountainlair and CAC box offices, online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 304-293-SHOW or 800-745-3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.
Anything Goes is part of the University Arts Series produced by WVU Arts & Entertainment. Stay connected with the latest event updates through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by following @wvuevents.
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Kristie Stewart-Gale, Arts & Entertainment
304-293-8221, kristie.stewart-gale@mail.wvu.edu
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